Here is a common scenario: Husband and Wife get divorced. Wife is awarded sole physical custody of the parties’ two young minor children. Fast forward ten years, and one of
Paternity Action with an Ex Boyfriend? Yes You Have to Tell Your Husband
If a woman has a child with someone other than her spouse, her spouse must be joined in the paternity action. Minnesota Statute §257.60 states that each man presumed to be the
Stock Options and Divorce
Today, stock options can be significant assets in a marital estate that need to be divided during a divorce. Many employees from mid-level to executive participate in corporate stock option
Can I Get Divorced in Minnesota if I Was Married in Another Country?
Often people are married in other countries and move to the United States. For whatever reason, the marriage may not work out and the individual is left wondering if they
Supervised Parenting Time When a Parent is Out of State
In certain situations, supervised parenting time may be warranted. The court may order parenting time to be supervised if it finds that endangerment is likely if unsupervised parenting time were allowed. Supervision
What Happens in Minnesota if I Find Out My Spouse is Already Married?
Rarely the situation arises where an individual finds out that their spouse is still married to someone else. What is done in this case? If someone was previously married and
US Supreme Court: Public Defender Not Constitutionally Guaranteed for Child Support Contempt Cases
A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court found that when a custodial parent brings an action for contempt for nonpayment of child support, the state is not required
Blocking a Judge in Dakota County
If you have ever practiced in Dakota County, you know that the judicial officers are assigned to a matter at the last minute and that the judicial officer will probably
What Do I Do if I Don’t Like My Family Law Attorney?
As a client, interviewing potential attorneys is very important. You want to find someone who understands their area of practice and who you feel you can work with. A healthy attorney-client relationship
Contesting the Guardian Ad Litem Report
In some instances, a Guardian Ad Litem will be appointed by the Court or the parties to conduct an evaluation on the current custody and parenting time arrangement. In that